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Linux Filesystem Comparison: ext4, XFS, Btrfs, and F2FS — Choosing the Right One for Each Server Scenario

By IT From Zero July 10, 2026

A detailed comparison of four popular Linux filesystems — ext4, XFS, Btrfs, and F2FS — covering performance, key features, and real-world use cases. A practical guide to choosing the right filesystem for each server type: database, storage, general purpose, and flash storage devices.

Fedora

Using Btrfs Snapshots on Fedora: Fast System Backup and Rollback

By IT From Zero March 16, 2026

Btrfs snapshots let you back up and roll back your entire Fedora system in under a second using Copy-on-Write. This guide covers creating snapshots manually, automating them with Snapper and the DNF plugin, and the fast rollback process when something breaks after an upgrade.

Linux

Linux Disk Mount and Management Guide: From lsblk to fstab

By IT From Zero March 7, 2026

A detailed guide to mounting and managing disks on Linux: identifying block devices with lsblk, creating partitions with parted/fdisk, formatting filesystems with ext4/xfs, and configuring fstab with UUIDs for persistent mounts. Real-world experience from a CentOS 7 production server.